Aldine ISD Fall 2024

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The four-week summer infusion ex perience at Aldine ISD and Memorial Hermann, a unique and exciting oppor tunity, was crucial to the preparation of incoming ninth-grade students accept ed into the HEAL (Health Education and Learning) Program at Nimitz High School. Memorial Hermann designed the summer schedule to excite the students pursuing a pathway in the medical field. Everyone involved also provided students with the guidelines and the necessary skills and knowledge before the start of their first year this fall. The infusion exposed high school students to a unique opportunity to pursue HEAL’s five career pathways: medical imaging, nursing, non-clinical medical administration, pharmacy, and physical and occupational rehabilitation. Students gained expert insights and be hind-the-scenes experiences through immersive trips and tours. The students began their day at Nimitz HS before being transported to Memo rial Hermann Northeast Hospital. They gained a first-hand understanding of the culture and service standards, an overview of pathways and core skills needed to succeed (e.g., communica tion, professionalism), met and heard from various teams that comprise the Memorial Hermann System essential to the care of patients, and more. The Memorial Hermann team planned various hands-on experiences and fun activities, engaging the students and work in high school each year. The National Recognition Programs are a tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Lati HEAL PROGRAM STUDENTS CONCLUDED MEMORIAL HERMANN’S SUMMER INFUSION EXPERIENCE 88 DISTRICT STUDENTS NAMED 2024 COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLARS making the learning experience infor mative and fun. Students also had the opportunity to meet Memorial Hermann System lead ers such as President & CEO Dr. David L. Callender, Senior Vice President/ Chief Nursing Executive Bryan Sisk, Associate Vice President of the Memo rial Hermann Nursing Institute Caitlin McVey, and other executive leaders, who inspired them and provided a glimpse into potential future roles. The culminating events were the Stop the Bleed, Life Flight, and other first-re sponder experiences and activities on July 26. These activities, which simulat ed real-life emergencies, allowed stu dents to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired during the program, preparing them for potential future roles in the healthcare field. The HEAL Program, currently housed at the former Nimitz Ninth Grade campus site, is supported by a groundbreaking $31 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies — the largest private foundation grant in our school district’s history. This significant investment is a testament to the foundation’s vision to connect health and education systems, and it will help us provide students with a high-quality education and prepare them for successful careers in healthcare. Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD co-developed HEAL’s curriculum. The collaboration will offer robust academic programming, specialized healthcare classes, work-based learning, and the opportunity to earn industry-valued credentials and certifications. The program will be phased in over four academic years to serve approximately 760 students at capacity. The initiative will provide students with direct work experience and access to rewarding jobs within Memorial Hermann immedi ately after graduation. no, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students. Awardees are students from under represented groups who have excelled on their #PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams, and in their classrooms. Students who are awarded this National Recognition can include their honors in college and scholarship applications. Thousands of students presented with academic honors from The College Board can easily showcase their hard

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